Deciding on leg length

[Matiu]

I am looking at purchasing a Mercury 140hp engine. <br /><br />My transom height is 580 millimetres, will a 25 inch leg engine be suitable or will the transom have to be lengthened to accomadate this length leg. The length of the transom is closer to a 25 inch leg than a 20 inch leg.<br /><br />Any advice would be appreciated

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Deciding on leg length

Looks like your transom is 22.8 Inches in height. You may get by with the 25" leg if you can mount the motor a couple of holes up. Or, theres always these, that will get you up to where you need to be.<br /><br /> web page

 

[JB]

Re: Deciding on leg length

How much tuck is there in your transom, Matiu?<br /><br />Did you measure it from top to bottom or from top, vertically, to the level of the bottom. Often the second method measures a lot shorter than the first. It is the second method that measures the engine shaft length.<br /><br />My guess is that a 20" shaft would suit your boat.<br /><br />Rick's suggestion of a fixed plate would make either engine fit well.<br /><br />Good luck.